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G&D's Bridge Unites
Legacy KVM Systems

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hen
extending
and
switching computer signals
via KVM, the main focus is
always on the video signal, the
most critical component during
transmission.
In the world of computers,
the analogue video signal VGA
has played a leading role for
more than two decades. Any
resolutions based on VGA were
optimised for CRT displays. After
the introduction of LCD displays,
analogue VGA signals had to be
converted into digital ones.
Following VGA, digital DVI
signals did not need to be
converted and allow for much
higher resolutions than VGA
signals.
Changing
signal
standards within the world of
computers, however, can cause
extremely high follow-up costs.
KVM survives generations of
signals: Analogue KVM matrix
systems from Guntermann &
Drunck GmbH run for years since

they are known for being robust,
solid and reliable. Therefore, it
would not be wise to replace
a system while its return on
investment is still active, not to
mention the effort required for a
new installation. Yet, there has to
be a way to integrate up-to-date,
DVI-based computers into KVM
systems.
G&D products survive a
generational change of signals
unscathed. To be able to
continue using VGA-based KVM
matrix systems and to integrate
digital state-of-the-art solutions,
German KVM pioneers G&D now
provide their customers with
the new Bridge function. The
function figuratively bridges the
gap between and unites existing
analogue and digital matrix
systems.
Simplifying
complicated
switching:
The
theoretical
concept of the Bridge function is
similar to setting up a cascade.

Hall 4

The analogue
matrix
(e.g.
C AT C e n t e r
NEO)
is
integrated
into the digital
system
(e.g.
ControlCenterD i g i t a l
or DVICenter): A computer
module with analogue-to-digital
converter (VGA-CPU) integrates
the CATCenter NEO's analogue
user module (UCON) into the
digital matrix.
As always, G&D put usability
first. The logical connection
between both systems saves
users from clicking through
various different OSDs. Most
importantly, users don't even
realise the physical and technical
processes
running
in
the
background. They simply use
their VGA computers in their
digital working environment. The
video signal becomes secondary.

Hall 5
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G&D's Bridge
function unites
analogue and digital
worlds in one list

4.C55

4.B60

4.B75

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Hall 1

Every source is only one keypress
away.
Bridge function advantages:
*		 No	complex	reconstructions	;
*		 Easy	selection	of	computers;	
*		 Sophisticated	rights		
	
assignment;
*		 Connected		
	
	
computers/overview;
*			Life	cycle	of	analogue	KVM		
systems;
*		 Expansions	with	entirely		 	
digital systems possible;
*		 Future-proof	installation;
*		 Expansions	can	
still be used.

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